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Peaks and Patches

March 13, 2013

Peaks And Patches

Last night, I caught the last half of 1974 remake of “The Front Page”, starring Jack Lemmon. It’s an amusing…

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Real People: Braces

March 12, 2013

Real People: Braces

For a while now I’ve been thinking about trouser fit. As a consequence, the idea of braces (a.k.a.: suspenders) has…

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It’s On Sale: The Knottery Silk Knit Ties

March 11, 2013

It’s On Sale: The Knottery Silk Knit Ties

The Knottery is having a clearance sale right now, with 50% off all of their ties, pocket squares and scarves…

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It’s On Sale: Florsheim Longwings

March 8, 2013

It’s On Sale: Florsheim Longwings

It’s rare that I can recommend a brand new dress shoe for under $100, but the Florsheim “Veblen” longwing is…

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The Elevator Pitch of How to Start Dressing Better

March 7, 2013

The Elevator Pitch Of How To Start Dressing Better

A few weeks ago while out with friends and acquaintances I was asked a familiar question when the fact came…

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Side-Creased Trousers and King George V

March 6, 2013

Side-Creased Trousers And King George V

I’ve been reading bits and pieces of the book “Savile Row: An Illustrated History” for the past few days. It’s…

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Real People: Patch pocket suit

March 5, 2013

Real People: Patch Pocket Suit

We’ve featured Nii Ayikwi from Atlanta (a.k.a. the Adabraka Sartorialist) several times on this site before and he’s consistently one…

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It’s on eBay: Mayor Willie Brown’s Wardrobe

March 4, 2013

It’s On EBay: Mayor Willie Brown’s Wardrobe

The former San Francisco Mayor and one of the best-dressed politicians in the United States – Willie Brown – now…

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It’s On Sale: Bill’s Khakis

March 1, 2013

It’s On Sale: Bill’s Khakis

If you’re subscribed to Sierra Trading Post’s email list, then be sure to check out today’s Deal Flyer, which has…

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Bean Boots with a Buckle

February 28, 2013

Bean Boots With A Buckle

Last weekend while heading out to meet friends for what would later prove to be an ill-considered attempt to capitalize…

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Real People: Sockless & Stripes

February 27, 2013

Real People: Sockless & Stripes

I’m a bit jealous of Mark in Atlanta. While we’re in galoshes and winter-boot weather in Chicago, he’s been able…

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It’s On Sale: Drake’s of London

February 26, 2013

It’s On Sale: Drake’s Of London

The clearance sale at Drake’s ends on Thursday and it’s worth taking a look over what remains in stock (I…

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Black Tie at the 2013 Oscars

February 25, 2013

Black Tie At The 2013 Oscars

It’s easy to lament about the state of black tie in Hollywood during award shows, but some men are worth…

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Real People: Nearly Solid Shirt

February 22, 2013

Real People: Nearly Solid Shirt

One of the things I’ve noticed about my wardrobe is that all my solid shirts are absolutely solid and all…

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It’s On Sale: Lands’ End

February 21, 2013

It’s On Sale: Lands’ End

If you’re looking for affordable basics, then it’s always best to wait until Lands’ End has their sales. Their current…

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